Petra
Petra is a classic feminine name with Greek roots and broad international appeal. As the feminine counterpart to Peter, its meaning is tied to a solid rock or stone. It feels timeless, crisp, and modern while maintaining a strong connection to European heritage.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisPetra is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning "rock" or "stone".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Ženská podoba mena Peter, ktoré pochádza z gréckeho mena Petros (Πέτρος), utvoreného z apelatíva pétra (πέτρα) s významom „skala“ alebo „kameň“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Petra is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
PETRA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling13 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Petra
13People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Petra Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
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